
MIC 1161 Manual 10
Before using any instrument near the device listed, the instructions below
should be followed:
1. If the instrument is to be mounted in the same panel as any of the
listed devices, separate them by the largest distance possible. For
maximum electrical noise reduction, the noise generating devices
should be mounted in a separate enclosure.
2. If possible, eliminate mechanical contact relay(s) and replace with
solid state relays. If a mechanical relay being powered by an
instrument output device cannot be replaced, a solid state relay can
be used to isolate the instrument.
3. A separate isolation transformer to feed only instrumentation should
be considered. The transformer can isolate the instrument from noise
found on the AC power input.
4. If the instrument is being installed on existing equipment, the wiring in
the area should be checked to insure that good wiring practices have
been followed.
2.2.1.2 AC POWER WIRING
Neutral (For 115 VAC)
It is good practice to assure that the AC neutral is at or near ground poten-
tial. To verify this, a voltmeter check between neutral and ground should be
done. On the AC range, the reading should not be more than 50 millivolts.
If it is greater than this amount, the secondary of this AC transformer sup-
plying the instrument should be checked by an electrician. A proper neutral
will help ensure maximum performance from the instrument.
2.2.1.3 WIRE ISOLATION
Four voltage levels of input and output wiring may be used with the unit:
• Analog input or output (i.e. thermocouple, RTD, VDC, mVDC, or mADC)
• SPDT Relays
• AC power
The only wires that should run together are those of the same category. If
they need to be run parallel with any of the other lines, maintain a minimum
6 inch space between the wires. If wires must cross each other, do so at
90 degrees. This will minimize the contact with each other and reduces
“cross talk”.
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